Associate or Assistant Professor of Philosophy:

Logic, Philosophy of Mathematics or Philosophy of Science

Asian University for Women is seeking applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of
Philosophy specializing in Logic, Philosophy of Mathematics or Philosophy of Science. The new faculty
member will teach on AUW’s first year Core Curriculum as well as on its bachelor’s degree in Politics,
Philosophy and Economics. The average teaching load is normally 3 courses per semester with 15 – 25
students per course.

The Core Curriculum: A defining feature of the undergraduate experience at AUW is the first year Core
Curriculum which requires students to complete coursework in ethical reasoning, social analysis,
literature, civilizational studies and the arts, natural sciences, mathematics and computer sciences. This
broad foundation is meant to provide insight for upper level courses in a range of specializations. A
philosopher teaching on the Core Curriculum will be required to teach introductory courses that also
provide a glimpse into the reasoning and conceptual frameworks that prepare students for upper level
courses in other disciplines, (e.g. an introductory philosophy of biology course that can inform the views
of a Public Health or Environmental Science major).

Politics, Philosophy & Economics: The PPE major is one of the most popular majors at AUW. It
promises to “produce critical and principled thinkers who are also global citizens.” In addition to reading
classic texts and gaining conceptual insight into the nature of foundational debates, PPE scholars at
AUW are expected to apply this theoretical framework to real-world challenges ranging from poverty
and ethnic conflict, to natural resource depletion and climate change.

Requirements:

Essential:
• A doctorate in philosophy with at least one publication in a philosophical journal; or if a
doctorate in a related field, at least three publications in philosophical journals including at least
one in a top-ranked journal of philosophy.
• A record of research reflective of years in the field.
• Demonstration of effective teaching in philosophy courses (e.g. philosophy of science,
philosophy of mathematics, etc.) or in applied courses from disciplines related to philosophy
(e.g. bioethics, technology & society, theoretical finance, etc.)
• Ability or willingness to teach the liberal arts to students whose native language is not English.

Desirable:
• Research interests that overlap with those of existing faculty.
• The ability to teach cross-disciplinary courses with faculty on AUW’s other bachelors’ degree
programs (Public Health, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science and Economics.)
• Experience or interest working in Asia.
• Experience or interest working at women’s colleges.

Asian University for Women
Campus Site
20A M.M. Ali Road
Chittagong-4000, Bangladesh
Tel: +880-31-2854980 | Fax: +880-31-2854988
www.auw.edu.bd
Asian University for Women Support Foundation
PO Box 380768
Cambridge, MA 02238 USA
Tel: +1.617.914.0500
www.asian-university.org
About Asian University for Women:

AUW is a multicultural liberal arts university located in Chittagong, Bangladesh with students from
sixteen countries across Asia and the Middle East. It aims to produce liberal arts graduates prepared to
take their place amongst the next generation of Asia’s leaders, activists and change-makers. Leadership
and social justice are important elements of AUW’s curriculum as well as a part of its core mission.

AUW graduates can be found working in government offices across Asia, as well as in the private and
non-profit sectors. Alumnae are currently pursuing graduate degrees at renowned universities including
Columbia, Oxford and Stanford.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references, along with a teaching statement and
research statement as PDF files to hrd@auw.edu.bd.

Clearly write in bold the position to which you are applying. Review of applications will begin immediately
and will continue until the position is filled.

Asian University for Women
Campus Site
20A M.M. Ali Road
Chittagong-4000, Bangladesh
Tel: +880-31-2854980 | Fax: +880-31-2854988
www.auw.edu.bd
Asian University for Women Support Foundation
PO Box 380768
Cambridge, MA 02238 USA
Tel: +1.617.914.0500
www.asian-university.org